1
as in pierced
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
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Recent Examples of punctured
Black used the hatchet to damage the vehicle and punctured the tires with a knife, documents said.
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Beckett’s patter of repetitions and reversals—as the tape is rewound, replayed, and punctured by Krapp’s speech in the present—resembles Lerner’s technique.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Some are demanding change And just like that, the Cesar Chavez myth is punctured.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet the reveal that people were still alive out there punctured all that.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The team tested its ability to bend, be compressed, and even punctured.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
With a trip to the Etihad to come on Saturday, Newcastle's uplift could swiftly be punctured.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Beckett’s patter of repetitions and reversals—as the tape is rewound, replayed, and punctured by Krapp’s speech in the present—resembles Lerner’s technique.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Some are demanding change And just like that, the Cesar Chavez myth is punctured.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet the reveal that people were still alive out there punctured all that.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The team tested its ability to bend, be compressed, and even punctured.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
With a trip to the Etihad to come on Saturday, Newcastle's uplift could swiftly be punctured.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctured
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The bullet that struck McKay passed through his arm, pierced his torso and struck his heart inside the Key Gardens burger joint, on Metropolitan Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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When mixture returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork but do not fall apart, about 10 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Muhammad later returned to the restaurant with a knife and mask and allegedly stabbed Harris, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor was fatally stabbed in 2000 in a stairwell in Peckham, South East London, just metres from his home.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In times of need, oil wells could be drilled in those regions to produce fuel for the Navy.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Braylen James drilled a two-RBI single followed by a Jaxon Casselberry sacrifice fly that narrowed the SCS lead to 8-4.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The casting director playfully jabbed Anderson in her acceptance speech, referencing the filmmaker's 14 career Oscar nominations without a victory.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Physical abuse reports involve workers being jabbed with kitchen tools, pushed and punched in the face and stomach by chef René Redzepi and others under him who adopted his management style and culture.—
Shindy Chen
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sherrie James, a Houston resident, told local news outlet KHOU 11 that a possible meteorite, remnants from the meteor that was spotted, punched a hole through her ceiling and landed in one of the upstairs bedrooms in her home.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The kick, from 30 yards out on the left side, was punched over the crossbar by Joshua keeper Maverick Ramsey.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both are projected to be picked in the top 10 in the NBA draft.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The first Muslim chaplain was picked in 1994, and the first Buddhist chaplain followed in 2008.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The platform exploded in popularity during the pandemic as millions of people stuck at home globally turned to the web, fuelling a surge in content and users.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Punctured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctured. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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